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Anew analysis of workplace accident data has revealed that Birmingham has the highest number of reported non-fatal workplace injuries in the UK.
The research, conducted by Sigma HSE, a process safety consultancy and laboratories, examined data across all UK local authority areas to identify workplace accident hotspots...
The study found that Birmingham recorded:- 1,010 workplace accidents, significantly higher than any other area in the UK. The City's high number of incidents reflects its position as 1 of the UK's largest industrial hubs. 1 of the largest employment sectors in Birmingham is:- engineering and manufacturing.
Glasgowranked 2nd with:- 807 reported workplace accidents. As Scotland's largest City and a major economic centre, Glasgow's high number of incidents highlights the ongoing challenges in workplace safety across various industries in the Region, including:- hospitality and engineering.
Leeds claimed the 3rd position with:- 772 reported workplace accidents. The West Yorkshire City, home to over:- 800,000 residents, continues to face significant workplace safety challenges. Wholesale and the motor trade are major employment sectors in Leeds, leading to potential injuries from:- transporting goods or misuse of tools.
Westminster recorded the 4th highest number of workplace accidents at:- 713. This gives Westminster one of the highest rates of workplace accidents per capita among major UK areas.With banking, finance, and the public sector being major employers in the Cty, accidents could include:- falls and small injuries from office tools.
Manchester is 5th with:- 583 reported workplace accidents. Technical jobs, along with wholesale and retail, are some of the largest employers in the City, making accidents like:- slips and falls common.
Liverpooland Cornwall reported similar numbers of workplace accidents, with:- 562 and 561, respectively. 1 of the major employers in Cornwall is the agricultural sector, where working with machinery can lead to accidents.
Edinburghlands in 8th with:- 549 reported workplace accidents. As Scotland's Capital and 2nd largest City, Edinburgh's diverse economy, spanning financial services, tourism, and education, helps to explain its workplace accident statistics.
West Northamptonshire recorded:- 547 workplace accidents, placing it 9th on the list.
County Durhamcompletes the Top 10 with:- 533 reported workplace accidents. County Durham's large geographical area and varied industrial base contribute to its high position.
At the other end of the spectrum, the study found the UK areas with the lowest numbers of reported workplace accidents, revealing significant differences in workplace safety across the country.
Harrow reported the lowest number of workplace accidents in the UK with just:- 81 incidents. This London borough’s largest employers are the healthcare, education, and retail sectors.
Mertonrecorded the 2nd lowest number with:- 92 workplace accidents. The public sector is one of the largest employers in the borough.
Sutton reported:- 118 workplace accidents, placing it 3rd from the bottom.
Redbridge and Barking and Dagenham, both London boroughs, round out the bottom 5 with:- 119 and 138 reported workplace accidents, respectively.
Dr Dina Deifalla, Operations Manager at Sigma HSE said:- "These figures show stark contrasts across different regions of the UK. The number of workplace accidents varies greatly between large metropolitan areas and smaller localities due to the various employment sectors at play.What's particularly interesting is that population size doesn't always directly correlate with accident rates. For example, Westminster has a much smaller population than Birmingham, but records a very high number of workplace injuries, likely due to its high concentration of workplaces compared to residents.The fact that London boroughs dominate the list of areas with the lowest accident numbers suggests that differences in industries, enforcement activities, or safety culture have the largest impact. Businesses should use this data to benchmark their safety performance against regional averages. Where companies operate across multiple locations, understanding these regional variations can help target resources to areas of greatest need."
